River Rouge Housing Commission

This housing agency serves Macomb County, Oakland County, Wayne County, Michigan.

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Closed: City of Detroit and Wayne, Macomb, and Oakland County, Michigan Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Closed: City of Detroit and Wayne, Macomb, and Oakland County, Michigan Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in City of Detroit and Wayne, Macomb, and Oakland County, Michigan.

The River Rouge Housing Commission (RRHC) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from May 22, 2024, until May 28, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

The maximum income limits for each household size were as followed:

  • 1 Person $33,600 | 5 Persons $51,800
  • 2 Persons $38,400 | 6 Persons $55,650
  • 3 Persons $43,200 | 7 Person $59,500
  • 4 Persons $47,950 | 8 Persons $63,300

Preferences have not been confirmed.

500 selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery.

To apply while the waiting list was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

For more information, the RRHC website.

Sources: This information was verified by the RRHC public notice on May 17, 2024.

About The Agency

River Rouge Housing Commission provides affordable housing for up to 549 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

Monday 9:00am-4:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am-4:00pm
Wednesday By Appointment
Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm
Friday 9:00am-4:00pm

180 Visger Road, River Rouge, MI

Visit Website(313) 382-1414

Section 8 Application Checklist

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Keep track of everything you need to apply for a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher in this printable checklist created by Affordable Housing Online

How large is the River Rouge Housing Commission?

River Rouge Housing Commission serves 478 low-income households. The agency manages 253 Housing Choice Vouchers and 294 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the River Rouge Housing Commission?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 82 percent of households served by River Rouge Housing Commission. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 96 percent of River Rouge Housing Commission households.

How many River Rouge Housing Commission residents are employed?

Working adults head 129 households and make up 27 percent of households served by River Rouge Housing Commission.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the River Rouge Housing Commission?

There are 411 female-headed renter households living in River Rouge Housing Commission housing. Households headed by females are 86% of those served by the River Rouge Housing Commission.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among River Rouge Housing Commission renters?

Black 454
White 19
Hispanic 5

How many senior-headed renter households are served by River Rouge Housing Commission?

There are 62 households headed by seniors served by the River Rouge Housing Commission. Senior households are 13% of households in River Rouge Housing Commission housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in River Rouge Housing Commission housing?

There are 76 persons with disabilities living in River Rouge Housing Commission housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 16% of households served by the River Rouge Housing Commission.

How does HUD rate the performance of the River Rouge Housing Commission?

The River Rouge Housing Commission is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

How often does River Rouge Housing Commission open new waiting lists?

River Rouge Housing Commission’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on May 22, 2024 and closed on May 28, 2024.

Public Housing Communities Managed by River Rouge Housing Commission

513 Polk Ave

513 Polk Ave, River Rouge, Michigan 48218

payment Subsidized